Alex Johnson

Manual QA Engineer | Software Tester
Beverly Hills, US.

About

Highly meticulous and results-driven Manual QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience specializing in complex payments, e-commerce, and fraud detection systems. Proven ability to design comprehensive test strategies, identify critical defects, and ensure high-quality software delivery across diverse commercial features. Passionate about enhancing user experience and safeguarding system integrity through rigorous testing methodologies.

Work

FinTech Innovations Corp.
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Senior Manual QA Engineer

San Francisco, CA, US

Summary

Led quality assurance efforts for critical financial transaction platforms, focusing on robust manual testing to ensure system reliability and compliance.

Highlights

Spearheaded comprehensive manual testing for payment gateways and transaction processing systems, identifying over 150 critical defects and reducing post-release issues by 25% within the first year.

Developed and executed detailed test plans and test cases for new client onboarding journeys, ensuring seamless user experience and data integrity for over 500,000 new users annually.

Implemented rigorous testing protocols for fraud detection features, contributing to a 15% reduction in fraudulent transactions by validating complex rule sets and anomaly detection algorithms.

Collaborated cross-functionally with product, development, and business teams to define acceptance criteria and resolve issues, accelerating release cycles by 10% for key commercial features.

E-commerce Solutions Ltd.
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Manual QA Tester

Austin, TX, US

Summary

Executed end-to-end manual testing for e-commerce platforms and invoice management systems, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Highlights

Conducted extensive manual testing on core e-commerce functionalities, including product catalogs, shopping carts, and checkout processes, leading to a 20% improvement in user satisfaction scores.

Performed detailed functional and regression testing for invoice generation and management systems, ensuring accurate billing and compliance with financial regulations.

Identified and meticulously documented over 200 bugs in Jira, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution and improve software stability.

Contributed to the development of a comprehensive test case repository, increasing test coverage by 30% and streamlining future testing efforts.

Education

State University
College Town, NY, United States of America

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Grade: 3.7/4.0

Courses

Software Engineering

Database Management Systems

Algorithms and Data Structures

Web Development

Languages

English

Certificates

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

Issued By

ISTQB

Skills

Testing Methodologies

Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Integration Testing, System Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Test Case Design, Defect Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum.

Domain Expertise

Payments Systems, E-commerce Platforms, Invoice Processing, Client Onboarding Workflows, Fraud Detection, Financial Technology (FinTech).

Tools & Technologies

Jira, Confluence, Postman, SQL, TestRail, Git, Browser Developer Tools, Microsoft Office Suite.

Soft Skills

Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Time Management.